Section 377 in India makes gay sex a crime. In a country that even in 2018 is largely homophobic, it isn’t surprising that its leaders, too, disapprove of homosexuality and deem it against the natural order. In the recent past, many political leaders have commented on homosexuality. As the Supreme Court is hearing pleas seeking scrapping of Section 377, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy has commented on homosexuality saying that it is unnatural and can be cured.

But this is not the first time when an Indian politician has made controversial remarks about gay sex. Many leaders holding relevant political positions in the country have in the recent past made regressive remarks on homosexuality. Take a look –

One of the main reasons why our society at large is so critical of and against gay rights is that there are many stereotypes associated with homosexuality. And the thought process of our leaders is reflective of that ignorance.